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Peer reviewedHirsch, Christian R., Ed.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Using four activity sheets, students learn to identify fractions that are easy to use in estimation situations. (MNS)
Descriptors: Estimation (Mathematics), Fractions, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedHirsch, Christian R., Ed.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
An activity is described as an example of an application that draws on the behavior of current in electrical circuits to create a symbolic algebra. Five worksheets are included, with discussion of their use. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
Hirsch, Christian R., Ed. – 1986
Activities in this edited volume of reprints from the Mathematics Teacher were selected in response to recommendations made by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for improving curriculum content. Specific areas addressed are problem solving, expanding basic skills, using calculators, using computers, and using manipulatives. Each…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Calculators, Computers, Curriculum Development
Maletsky, Evan M., Ed.; Hirsch, Christian R., Ed. – 1981
This compilation of reprinted activities is organized into five sections around the following topics: computational skills, calculators, geometry, measurement, and problem solving. The "Activities" section has been a regular feature of the Mathematics Teacher since 1972, and space limitations prohibited the inclusion of all previously published…
Descriptors: Activities, Annotated Bibliographies, Calculators, Computation
Peer reviewedHirsch, Christian R., Ed.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Activities to extend the core curriculum through the study of the periodicity of rational numbers to help students develop calculator and research skills are presented. Four worksheets are included, to be used as discovery activities. A computer program is listed, as well as examples of periodic pictures. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials
